2007 GMC Canyon vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | GMC | Trabant |
| Model | Canyon | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2390 mm |
